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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 13, 2020
MOM revokes work pass after holder breached COVID-19 circuit breaker measures
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has revoked the work pass of a work pass holder and permanently banned him from working in Singapore, after he breached circuit breaker measures. Investigations showed that the man, who works in an essential firm, finished work on the evening of Apr 9 but did not return home immediately after finishing
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 11, 2020
Conditions at 2 more dormitories under isolation ‘stabilised’: MOM
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SINGAPORE: Food distribution, cleanliness and hygiene standards at two dormitories were stabilised within 48 hours of them being gazetted as isolation areas, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Saturday (Apr 11). The transition is now smoother with the experiences gleaned from the management of the first three dormitories put in isolation, said the ministry. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 10, 2020
Cleanliness and sanitation at 4 isolated foreign worker dormitories ‘vastly improved’: MOM
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SINGAPORE: The cleanliness and sanitation at four of the foreign worker dormitories that have been gazetted as isolation areas has “vastly improved”, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Friday (Apr 10). In a media release, MOM said “enhanced measures and cleaning routines” had been put in place at the S11 Dormitory @ Punggol, Westlite Toh Guan
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
MOM says working to improve conditions for S11 Dormitory, Westlite Toh Guan residents
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SINGAPORE: Gazetting two dormitories as isolation areas is an “enormous undertaking”, but the authorities are working hard to ensure the well-being of affected workers, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a media release on Monday (Apr 6). This comes a day after the S11 Dormitory @ Punggol and Westlite Toh Guan Dormitory were gazetted as isolation
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
COVID-19: 129 stop-work orders issued to workplaces that did not follow safe distancing measures, says MOM
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has issued 129 stop-work orders to workplaces that were found to neglect safe distancing measures. MOM has conducted more than 850 workplace inspections since Mar 23. Aside from the stop-work orders, it has also served 260 remedial orders, the ministry said in response to CNA’s queries on Thursday (Apr
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
Dormitory operators required to adopt additional measures to minimise risk of COVID-19 transmission: MOM
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SINGAPORE: Operators of workers’ dormitories have been required to adopt additional measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission since Wednesday (Apr 1), said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). These measures include no inter-mixing of workers between dormitory blocks, with workers “strongly advised” to stay in their rooms and minimise physical interactions, said MOM in an
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
COVID-19: MOM to look into helping self-employed workers not eligible for new income relief scheme
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower will look into helping self-employed workers who are not automatically qualified for the recently announced new income relief scheme amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Manpower Minister Josephine Teo on Sunday (Mar 29) said that she was aware that some self-employed workers who are not eligible for the scheme are worried and hope
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
MOM steps up efforts to disperse gatherings of migrant workers on Sunday
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Sunday (Mar 29) it will continue its efforts to ensure that migrant workers do not congregate in public areas, noting that workers have been “highly cooperative” so far. These ground efforts to disperse gatherings at areas popular with migrant workers such as City Plaza, Lucky Plaza and
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Foreign workers who flout gathering size rules may lose work passes if they refuse to disperse: MOM
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Thursday (Mar 26) warned that foreign workers who do not comply with gathering size rules could have their work passes revoked if they fail to disperse when told to by the authorities. This comes after Singapore on Tuesday announced stricter measures limiting gatherings outside school and work to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Work pass holders from Malaysia must obtain MOM approval and serve stay-home notice
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SINGAPORE: All work pass holders and their dependants entering Singapore from Malaysia – regardless of the mode of travel – must now obtain approval from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before starting their journey. They will also be placed on a mandatory 14-day stay-home notice upon their arrival, said the ministry on Wednesday (Mar 25). Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 21, 2020
89 work passes revoked over breach of entry approval, stay-home notice requirements: MOM
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SINGAPORE: A total of 89 work pass holders have had their passes revoked as of Saturday (Mar 21) for breaching entry approval and stay-home notice requirements. In a press release, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that the workers have been permanently banned from working in Singapore. Advertisement Advertisement MOM said it has also suspended
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 20, 2020
Companies urged to impose leave of absence for staff who travelled during March holidays: MOM
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SINGAPORE: Companies are encouraged to impose a leave of absence for employees who travelled during the March school holidays, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Friday (Mar 20). Companies that do so, as well as those who are self-employed, will be allowed to claim for the S$100 daily support under the Leave of Absence
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
MOM sets out guidelines for employers over employees’ travel during COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), together with the National Trades Union Congress and the Singapore National Employers Federation, on Monday (Mar 16) issued an advisory for employers on how they should handle their employees’ travel movements in response to COVID-19. The advisory follows an announcement by the Ministry of Health on Mar 15, advising the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Labour market holds up in 2019, although unemployment rates edge higher: MOM report
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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s labour market held steady in 2019, although unemployment rates edged up, according to a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) report released on Thursday (Mar 12). Total employment growth in 2019, excluding foreign domestic workers, was the highest in five years, reflecting growth in both foreign and local employment. Advertisement Advertisement But annual average unemployment
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